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General Manager Salary in Singapore

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 5 comparison cities

$150,304/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $118,719 – $190,292

High Confidence Β· 84/100

Key insights for General Managers in Singapore

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: World Bank GDP estimate 2024 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊCost of living in Singapore runs about 40% above the US average, so $150K is worth roughly $107K at national prices.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff General Manager reaches about $210K β€” a +40% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

General Managers in Singapore typically earn $119K–$190K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $150K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $235K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from World Bank GDP estimate 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 84/100Editorial policy β†’

General Manager Salary Analysis β€” Singapore

General Managers in Singapore earn a median salary of $150K, which is 17% above the national median of $128K. Singapore's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Singapore.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Singapore's cost of living is 40% above the US average. Your $150K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $107K in a city with average US living costs.

$150K
Nominal salary
+40%
CoL vs US avg
$107K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Singapore

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$95,963

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$118,719

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$150,304

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$190,292

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$235,417

Staff / principal / lead

+2%
vs US avg
+6%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
84/100B+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 20, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
GrossS$201K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’28%
Take-homeS$144K
IRAS income tax + CPF employee contribution (~20%).
Savings Potential
Take-homeS$144K
Est. living costsβˆ’65%
Yearly savingsS$51K
Estimate for a high-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
44/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+6%
Automation riskLow

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $150K a good salary for General Manager in Singapore?

Based on BLS data for 150,304 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $96KΒ·Median: $150KΒ·Top 10%: $235K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Estimated Β· 74% confidenceSource reliability: 24/40 (ILO-estimate)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $150K for General Managers in Singapore

+40%
Singapore metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+35%
Occupation skill premium
General Managers earn well above the national average due to specialized skills required.

Source: World Bank GDP estimate 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

General Manager Salary by Experience Level in Singapore

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$97,698$8,142$47
Junior22 yrs$123,249$10,271$59
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$141,286$11,774$68
Senior66 yrs$162,328$13,527$78
Staff1010 yrs$210,426$17,536$101
Principal1414 yrs$252,511$21,043$121
Distinguished1818 yrs$263,032$21,919$126

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” General Manager

Estimated premium above the Singapore median based on market demand

P&L Management+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Team Leadership+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Strategy+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Operations+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Customer Service+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$30K/yr
Highest single skill
P&L Management +4%
P&L Management+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Team Leadership+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Strategy+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Operations+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Customer Service+4% Β· +$6K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

General Manager Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D44/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+6%/yr
AI Displacement Risk12% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$155K
In 2 yrs
$162K
In 5 yrs
$174K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” General Manager

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$211K–$241K
per year
Base (66%)Bonus (13%)Equity (6%)Benefits (15%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$150,304
Annual Bonus
Typical: 10–30% of base
$30,061
Equity (annualised)
~9% of base β€” RSUs/options
$12,776
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$33,067
Total Comp (mid)
$226,208

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for General Managers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare General Manager Salaries by City

How Singapore, Singapore stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Singapore, Singapore (current)$150,304$190,292++2%
London, UK$148,792$188,378++1%
Toronto, Canada$145,938$184,764+-1%
Berlin, Germany$135,830$171,967+-8%
Sydney, Australia$163,604$207,130++11%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$165,811$209,925++13%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average General Manager salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The median General Manager salary in Singapore, Singapore is $150K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $190K+ per year.

What is a good General Manager salary in Singapore, Singapore?

The 75th percentile ($190K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($150K) is above-average for this role in Singapore, Singapore.

How much does a General Manager earn per hour in Singapore, Singapore?

Based on the median annual salary of $150K, a General Manager in Singapore, Singapore earns approximately $72/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$91/hr.

Is Singapore, Singapore a good market for General Managers?

Singapore, Singapore pays 2% above the US national average for this role. Demand for General Managers is growing 6% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher General Manager salary in Singapore, Singapore?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($190K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Singapore, Singapore figure calculated?

For international cities, Official Salary uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” General Manager

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-25%
~$113K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$132K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$150K
Master's Degree
+25%
~$188K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$177K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+45%
~$218K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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$150K
Market median
$190K
P75 target
$235K
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General Manager in Singapore β€” Distribution
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